Apollo Theatre (Martinsburg, West Virginia)
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| Location | Martinsburg, West Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 39°27′30.42″N 77°57′43.56″W / 39.4584500°N 77.9621000°W |
| Built | 1912 |
| Architect | Reginald Geare, Chapman E. Kent |
| NRHP reference No. | 79002569[1] |
| Added to NRHP | October 11, 1979 |
The Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg, West Virginia, US was designed by architect Reginald Geare with local architect Chapman E. Kent, and erected in 1913 by theater owner H. P. Thorn. As constructed it had a seating capacity of 1000, and was used for movies, vaudeville and concerts. Upper floors provided meeting spaces for large groups.[2]
The Apollo Theatre is operated as a community-supported facility. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1] It is included in the Downtown Martinsburg Historic District.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- ^ Michael J. Pauley and Rodney S. Collins (September 12, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Apollo Theatre" (PDF). National Park Service.
Categories:
- Buildings and structures in Martinsburg, West Virginia
- National Register of Historic Places in Martinsburg, West Virginia
- Theatres completed in 1913
- Theatres on the National Register of Historic Places in West Virginia
- 1913 establishments in West Virginia
- Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in West Virginia
- Berkeley County, West Virginia Registered Historic Place stubs